FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 500 South Thornton Avenue P. O. Box 627 Dalton, Georgia 30722-0627 706-278-8494 www.daltonfumc.com Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:30 and 11:00 Sanctuary Worship The Second Sunday of Easter Dr. Robin L. Lindsey Senior Pastor Rev. Billy M. Beard Associate Pastor
Order of Worship * signifies to stand as you are able Please turn off all cell phones. WORDS OF WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE and LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES Timbrel and Dance by Kevin McChesney *RESPONSIVE GREETING Leader: This is a day to celebrate new life, to open our ears to the sounds of God s world, to open our eyes to the beauty of creation. People: We are glad for green grass and flowers, for the music of birds and raindrops. This is a day of gladness and joy; we remember Jesus, who welcomed all people and recognized the value of each one. We are glad for Jesus, our helper and our friend. Jesus is alive! His Spirit lives in us, helping us when we are afraid or lonely or ashamed or sad. Jesus shows us how much God loves us, and lets us know we are forgiven. Be glad today! Let us rejoice together! Life is good! We are accepted and loved! *HYMN OF PRAISE #89 UMH Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee tune: Hymn to Joy *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881 The Apostles Creed Traditional Version Leader: Let us unite in this historic profession of the Christian faith: All: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI #70 UMH Glory Be to the Father tune: Meineke Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen! Amen! SHARING OF PRAYER CONCERNS and JOYS MORNING PRAYER, concluding with THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. RECEIVING OF HIS TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS Because He Lives arranged by Cynthia Dobrinski The Canterbury Ringers *PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS #94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow with Alleluias Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose pow r uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Allelu ia! *GREETING ONE ANOTHER and HYMN OF EASTER #310 UMH stanzas 1 and 2 As the congregation sings, children in the 5 th grade and younger are invited to gather at the altar rail. MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN 11:00 Dr. Lindsey SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 150:1-6 SERMON Praise! Dr. Lindsey INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN OF INVITATION #304 UMH Easter People, Raise Your Voices tune: Regent Square *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE #159 UMH and EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES Lift High the Cross tune: Crucifer Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name. Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sing. The hosts of God in unity combine. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. *POSTLUDE Postlude on Regent Square by Michael Burkhardt
ANNOUNCEMENTS DFUMC at the CAG Thursday, April 15, 2010 12:00 NOON The music ministry of Dalton First United Methodist Church will be featured as the program for NOON ARTS at the Creative Art Guild. The program by the Canterbury Ringers and Ladies Ensemble will be presented in loving memory of Karen Lightbody Kirkman, a longtime supporter and participant in the music program of this church and the arts community of Dalton and Whitfield County. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the music and fellowship! The Creative Arts Guild is located at 520 West Waugh Street. Coffee with the Pastors Sunday, April 18, 2010 10:00 am in the Church Library Do you want to know more about the church? Want to get to know the pastors a little better? Got a question that you d like to ask the pastor but never had the chance? Now s your opportunity! FAMILY PROMISE Sunday, April 18 through Sunday, April 25, 2010 Dalton FUMC will host Family Promise again April 18 25. Please contact Teresa Boozer [706-278-5256], Cheryl Baucom [706-673-6663], Linda Hubbs [706-226-0969], or Nancy Bell [706-278-1487] to sign-up or take part in this opportunity to serve. We need evening hosts, overnight hosts, people to prepare dinner, to help with laundry and to set up and take down the guest rooms. Volunteers like you help to make Family Promise possible! VISITOR WELCOME CENTER NOW OPEN! Located in the recessed area of the atrium between the library and the grand staircase, the Visitor Welcome Center will be open from 9:30 until 9:45 am and 12:00 12:15 pm. Staffed by church member hosts and hostesses, the center will provide for visitors information and a goody bag about our church activities, ministries, Sunday School classes, youth and children s activities and special events. If you are interested in helping staff the Visitor Welcome Center or have any questions, please contact Patti Renz.